Multiplex: meaning, definitions and examples

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multiplex

 

[ หˆmสŒl.tษช.pleks ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

entertainment venue

A multiplex is a large movie theater that has multiple screens or auditoriums for showing different films. This allows a variety of movies to be shown at the same time, catering to diverse audience preferences.

Synonyms

cinema, film house, movie theater

Examples of usage

  • We went to the multiplex to catch the latest blockbuster.
  • The multiplex offers a selection of both new releases and classic films.
  • I prefer watching movies at the multiplex because of the numerous choices available.
Context #2 | Verb

signal transmission

To multiplex means to combine multiple signals into one for transmission over a medium. This technique is commonly used in telecommunications and broadcasting to optimize bandwidth and improve efficiency.

Synonyms

combine, consolidate, merge

Examples of usage

  • The engineers decided to multiplex the data streams to enhance transmission efficiency.
  • Multiplexing allows multiple channels to share the same transmission medium.
  • The technology company specializes in multiplexing audio and video signals.

Translations

Translations of the word "multiplex" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น multiplex

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคฒเฅเคŸเฅ€เคชเฅเคฒเฅ‡เค•เฅเคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Multiplex

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ multiplex

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผัƒะปัŒั‚ั–ะฟะปะตะบั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ multiplex

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒžใƒซใƒใƒ—ใƒฌใƒƒใ‚ฏใ‚น

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท multiplex

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ multiplex

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รงoklu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฉ€ํ‹ฐํ”Œ๋ ‰์Šค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุชุนุฏุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ multiplex

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ multiplex

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅคš่ทฏๅค็”จ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ multiplex

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ margtengd

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบำฉะฟะถะพะปะฐา›ั‚ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒฃแƒšแƒขแƒ˜แƒžแƒšแƒ”แƒฅแƒกแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ multiplex

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ multiplex

Etymology

The term 'multiplex' originates from the Latin prefix 'multi-' meaning 'many' and the Latin word 'plexus,' which means 'intertwined' or 'folded.' The first recorded use of 'multiplex' in English dates back to the early 20th century, specifically in relation to cinema, when multiple film projections were made possible through advancements in film technology. Over time, the concept expanded beyond just movie theaters to include various applications in telecommunications, where multiplexing techniques were developed to efficiently transmit multiple signals over a single physical medium. As technology evolved, the term became prevalent in various industries, reflecting the ongoing trend of combining multiple functionalities within a single platform or service.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,520, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.